Hartford Hillel

Abstract The national B'nai B'rith organization was founded in 1843 to provide financial and social support to members of the Jewish Community. Like other benevolent associations it functioned as a cross between an insurance company, social club, and welfare society.The Hartford Chapter was founded in 1851. Ararat Lodge #13 of Hartford is considered the oldest continuously existing Chapter in the world. The first women's Chapter, the Ararat Chapter, was founded in 1940 as an...

Scope and Contents M 11 Collection on Jewish Education in Greater Hartford is an articial collection consisting of various donations over the years. The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Hartford holds a small amount of material related to the education of local Jewish students in the public schools and in institutions of higher learning. The society has greater holdings related specifically to Jewish education as described below. Public school education at the elementary and secondary level is also...

Scope and Contents The majority of this file contains information concernin the variety of entertainment events that Louis Katz participated in, often in the role of MC. While he was most known for his entertainment, his official profession was the opperation of the cafeteria in the Kolodney building on Capital Ave for nearly three decades. The file primarily contains newspaper articles and clippings about these events, various lettes of correspondence, and several programs/posters for events he participated...

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Folder contains: news clipping outlining Maurer's acceptance of position as head of JTConnect and basic life details; photocopy of news clipping with added words "see also: Jewish Education/High Schools/JTConnect".